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It destroys itself as it is operating.*

Bear with me now as I explain how SSD flash memory works similar to helicopters...

First, let's explain the helicopter part of this analogy: Fixed wing aviators (i.e. non-helicopter pilots) are keen to remind people that the act of converting a jet engine's axial force into the orthogonal axis required to spin a helicopter rotor requires a sophisticated gearbox that slowly (and sometimes not so slowly) grinds itself to death through friction.

That's why helicopters require so much preventative maintenance compared to a normal airplane: The helicopter is in essence eating itself to death, and without proper maintenance it will take you with it.**

Now for the second part of this analogy.